A victim sitting with his pet was assaulted by a suspect because he did not like the man’s pet. Nevada City Police Sgt Paul Rohde says the victim was minding his own business while sitting with his pet rat on the Boardwalk outside a coffee shop in Nevada City Monday evening.Click here to listen to Sgt. Paul Rohde

Fortunately the citizen was able to de-escalate the situation long enough that no one was struck by the swinging padlock. When officers arrived, Daniel Hardy age 45, was taken into custody even though he verbally and physically made it difficult. Eventually Hardy was subdued and was booked on an Assault with a Deadly Weapon charge.